Revitalize Your Life (Paperback)

~ Jack LaLanne (Author)

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"Everyone owes him a salute. Jack is proof that it's never late to get in shape." -- Richard Simmons-Diet and Exercise Guru

"Jack LaLanne is the man we most admire and love. He inspires and lives his teachings." -- Clint Eastwood, Actor

"Jack is truly the terminator of unhealthy living. He possesses the secret formula for the fountain of youth." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger-Actor

Product Description

Written by the foremost pioneer of the American fitness movement,this complete revision of Revitalize Your Life is an expanded new edition specifically targeted to the fifty-something crowd.

Jack reveals his secrets to a better life and longevity.

This edition includes a chapter on juicing as well as how to improve your looks, health, and sex life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Hastings House / Daytrips Publishers; 2 Sub edition (December 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803820577
• ISBN-13: 978-0803820579
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #76,465 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Do not exceed the feed limit!, May 20, 2006

By	Jason Nelson "musshin" (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jack LaLanne is an inspiration to people everywhere. Here is a man that was preaching the benefits of eating natural foods and lifting weights long before it was accepted by the mainstream. In fact, people called him a nut and made fun of him when he first started proclaiming the health benefits of such practices.

A lot of people know the Jack LaLanne story but I'll recap it in a nutshell. Jack was a self-called sugarholic at age 15 when he attended a health lecture with his mother. This lecture had a profound impact on Jack. It convinced him he could be born again if he would just change his eating habits and start taking care of his body by exercising. Within days his headaches were gone, he felt more alive, and has been working out ever since. The rest as they say is history. Today Jack is over 90 years old, still working out, and looks far younger than he is in actuality.

This book is the culmination of 65 years of knowledge gained by Jack himself through experiment and research. In the book he gives several guidelines for maintaining quality of life, health, and vitality. Some of those guidelines are: don't exceed the feed limit, use your body or get old from inactivity, and set positive goals for yourself that are realistic. He also offers advice on such matters as grooming, having pride and discipline in whatever you do, and keeping a positive mental outlook.

This book would be great for older people because Jack gives several illustrations of simple exercises that can be done by people of age. Most of the exercises involve little or no equipment but will definitely give people results if they stick to them. I should also qualify the previous statement about older people because according to Jack you are only as old as you feel. He cites scientific studies showing a big factor in making people age is simply inactivity of the body.

Later on in the book Jack discusses his belief in the importance of vitamins and minerals. He personally thinks they are a great supplement to your diet and gives a little information about them.

Personally I enjoyed this book because Jack gives you the idea that you can do anything. People don't realize the difference they are capable of feeling in their mood, outlook, and energy, just by working out a little each week and learning to eat properly. By the time you've finished reading this book you'll realize the insidious nature of sugar, fat, and the current fast food diets. It's an amazing testament to the human body that more people do not die prematurely due to neglect.

Anyway, I feel anyone reading this book will come away with a refreshed and motivated attitude that will have them up and working out in no time at all. Take control of your life by taking control of your health now before it's too late.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book from the expert, August 6, 2006

By	Anita Dukeman (Arthur, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Who better to write a health and fitness book than Jack Lalanne--a man in his 90s who practiced what he has preached for years. His is probably the most reputable advice considering his longevity. The book was an enjoyable and informative read.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book..Not Long Enough!, January 21, 2007

By	Martina Lomas (Scottsdale, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good book by Jack LaLanne especially if you know nothing about him. He is a real innovator and an amazing person. I wanted to read more..the book isn't very long.